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June 19, 2013
Baby Girl's Dew-Drop Mobile - The Robin's Nest
Hi Everyone,
I feel like a giddy teenager every time I get to play with new products and my card turns out to be fun to make!
For the bumper pad, I used strips of Pink Swirl and Pink Roses on Green glued back to back. I cut strips the length of each section of the crib - 3/4" high. I glued the bumper pad at the bottom of the inside of the crib - pink side showing out - roses in.
To add the crib to the card to pop out properly, put adhesive along the top and bottom edges of the two sides at the crib opening. I like to use red tape for its strength. Fold the crib in half. Take the tape covering off ONE side and position your crib with edges right at the center of the card. Close the card top to adhere to the crib. Open the card....take the tape covering off the other side of the crib; close the card again.
Cut four 1/4" wide strips of cardstock - 1-1/2" long. Fold strips in half. Place red tape on the back of each strip.
Take the red tape covering off Strip #1. Lay the twine near the end of the strip. Take the red tape covering off Strip #2 - glue JUST ONE HALF of these two strip together - with the twine in between. Now do the same for the other end of Strip #2 and Strip #3 - then Strip #3 with Strip #4. You will finish up doing the same thing for Strip #4 and Strip #1 - BUT FIRST add a generous length of string right at the intersection where all the strips meet in the middle. Make sure all the strips are securely glued together to hold that middle string.
Trim the end strings at the TOP - and the center string at the BOTTOM.
To fasten the mobile to the wall - Cut a strip of cardstock 1/4" x 2-1/2". Fold in half - also fold each end out approximately 3/8". Place red tape on the back. Take the tape covering off and glue the top string of the mobile in between the two sides of the string right at the middle fold. The end flaps are then glued to the card wall above the crib.
Hard part's finished! Now have fun decorating the room. I chose a couple of the Special Girl - Sweet Girl stickers. One ornate oval that to me looks like a mirror - and one of a sweet girl "portrait - matted in black to offset the "mirror." Some more Delicate Asters, Diamond Dew Drops across the "moldings", and big Bubble Gum Pink & White Twine bow at the head of the crib. I finished the room off with a baby blanket (included in the Baby Girls package), a teddy bear, and a baby doll from the Baby Girls package. While this card is a bit time intensive - it is the perfect card for a baby shower. Can't be at the baby shower - make the card 12" x 12" - and the new Mommy will know for sure she is in your thoughts.
This post is bittersweet - as this is my last design post for The Robin's Nest - for now at least. Perhaps when my life slows down again, I'll be back. :D But I do want to thank Rachel for having me share what I enjoy for the past six months, Terri for being an amazing and supportive team leader, and all the designers for sharing your ideas and assistance....I felt privileged to be included in a group of such talented crafters! But continue to play with Robin's Nest products, I will - so watch The Robin's Nest Facebook page - I'll share any new ideas I have! Thanks, All!
Special Delivery Girl is another amazing new release. I know you all can't do without both Special Delivery Girl and Special Delivery Boy. Details? For Baby Girl - Pink Swirl Paper, Pink Roses on Green Cardstock, Rose Vellum, Special Delivery Cardstock, Embellies, Stickers, More Stickers, Tags, Banner, and even Babies!
This month, we are also featuring Diamond Dew Drops and partnering with Timeless Twine. Be sure to visit each day this month, as the design team has once again outdone themselves and are bringing you projects that will take your creativity to the sky. Enjoy!
For my project, I made a pop-out baby card.
This crib card is a great way to welcome the new baby - to really surprise Mom & Dad, make the inside of the card a replica of Baby's Nursery. Decorating this paper nursery is so much fun....I have here a "mirror" and "portrait" from Special Delivery stickers - but you can add shelves and windows. Design the crib to be a replica of Baby's crib. But beware! You will have so much fun making this nursery, it might just take you nine months to make the card!
A list of supplies and detailed instructions are provided below.
Supplies Used
- Pink Swirl Paper
- Pink Roses on Green Cardstock
- Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- White Cardstock
- Special Girl - Sweet Girl Stickers
- Special Girls - Little Friends - Baby Girls
- Delicate Asters Dies (Heartfelt Creations)
- Glitter - Lilac Pink (glitter Ritz)
- Timeless Twin - Bubble Gum Pink & White
- Jade Diamond Dew Drops
Instructions
As you can see, the card front is pretty standard. The card itself (finished size - 5-1/2" x 5-1/2") is made from Pink Swirl Paper - with pink inside. The card front is covered with white cardstock, then layered with Pink Swirl and Pink Roses on Green. The Sweet Girl sticker (matted with white) is popped up - embellished with a baby on the lower left corner.
Glittered Delicate Asters embellish the card as well - with Bubble Gum Pink & White Twine Flower Centers. To make the flower centers, wrap twine in a continuous circle on a large glue dot - then transfer to the flower. The flowers are accented with Kiwi Sorbet leaves and twine hanging from the flowers. The card front was finished off with a Diamond Dew Drop border.
Now for the fun! The card inside! Note as you are making the card, you will first complete "flat" parts inside - then outside, then embellish the inside, then finish off the outside. Remember to add the "bulky" items last to make it easier to add all other items.
So, I began by "wallpapering" the room - adding a 4-1/2" x 11" layer of Pink Roses on Green Cardstock - leaving the top and bottom "molding" in pink.
I created a cutting file to cut the crib on my Cricut. I used Sure Cuts a Lot - but this is an easy file to create using Cricut Craft Room - or to even cut with a craft knife. Here is a picture of my workspace for cutting the file.
For the bumper pad, I used strips of Pink Swirl and Pink Roses on Green glued back to back. I cut strips the length of each section of the crib - 3/4" high. I glued the bumper pad at the bottom of the inside of the crib - pink side showing out - roses in. 
To add the crib to the card to pop out properly, put adhesive along the top and bottom edges of the two sides at the crib opening. I like to use red tape for its strength. Fold the crib in half. Take the tape covering off ONE side and position your crib with edges right at the center of the card. Close the card top to adhere to the crib. Open the card....take the tape covering off the other side of the crib; close the card again. 
Voila! Pop-out crib!
Now for the mobile! Cut four strings of twine - generous (several inches) in length (easier to cut off later). Using small glue dots, glue two Diamond Dew Drops together - with twine in between. I find it easier to get the Dew Drops on there - then trim off any extra twine. Do this for each of the twine strings.
Cut four 1/4" wide strips of cardstock - 1-1/2" long. Fold strips in half. Place red tape on the back of each strip. 
Take the red tape covering off Strip #1. Lay the twine near the end of the strip. Take the red tape covering off Strip #2 - glue JUST ONE HALF of these two strip together - with the twine in between. Now do the same for the other end of Strip #2 and Strip #3 - then Strip #3 with Strip #4. You will finish up doing the same thing for Strip #4 and Strip #1 - BUT FIRST add a generous length of string right at the intersection where all the strips meet in the middle. Make sure all the strips are securely glued together to hold that middle string. 
Trim the end strings at the TOP - and the center string at the BOTTOM. 
This post is bittersweet - as this is my last design post for The Robin's Nest - for now at least. Perhaps when my life slows down again, I'll be back. :D But I do want to thank Rachel for having me share what I enjoy for the past six months, Terri for being an amazing and supportive team leader, and all the designers for sharing your ideas and assistance....I felt privileged to be included in a group of such talented crafters! But continue to play with Robin's Nest products, I will - so watch The Robin's Nest Facebook page - I'll share any new ideas I have! Thanks, All!
April 17, 2013
Butterflies and Roses - The Robin's Nest Sorbet Glitter Cardstock
Hi Everyone,
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Sorbet Glitter Collection. This cardstock collection is another classic beauty that is a must-have for every cardmaker and scrapbooker.
The Sorbet Glitter collection features five great colors that coordinate with each other. They are currently on sale for 20% off! The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these papers in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy the fabulous creations with Sorbet Glitter Cardstock.
We are also partnering with gel-a-tins - gel-a-tins are clear stamps that are soft and sticky like a gelly candy - packaged in a handy metal tin perfect for storing! You'll find a wide assortment of letter and image stamps on their website, as well as ideas featuring Robin's Nest products on their blog.
The first card I designed for this week's post was made before I had my hot little hands on gel-a-tins. This card features four of the five Sorbet colors - Aquamarine, Shocking Pink, Kiwi, and Blue Raspberry. This is a simple card, as you can see...another timesaver for those on the go! I first layered Shocking Pink Sorbet on top of Aquamarine Sorbet. For the top layer, I used two colors - Kiwi and Blue Raspberry. I wrapped the layers with some dollar-store ribbon, with a festive bow. For the top of the card, I cut two Shocking Pink pieces using Cuttlebug's Honeycomb Poppies die set. I topped the card off with a Aquamarine rose (with Kiwi Sorbet leaves). The rose is from the Bella Rose stamp set by Heartfelt Creations.
Unfortunately, the camera doesn't pick up all the great glittered detail on Sorbet Glitter cardstock....but the classic sorbet colors and the fanciful glittered detail make Sorbet Glitter cardstock a must have!
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Sorbet Glitter Collection. This cardstock collection is another classic beauty that is a must-have for every cardmaker and scrapbooker.
The Sorbet Glitter collection features five great colors that coordinate with each other. They are currently on sale for 20% off! The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these papers in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy the fabulous creations with Sorbet Glitter Cardstock.
We are also partnering with gel-a-tins - gel-a-tins are clear stamps that are soft and sticky like a gelly candy - packaged in a handy metal tin perfect for storing! You'll find a wide assortment of letter and image stamps on their website, as well as ideas featuring Robin's Nest products on their blog.
The first card I designed for this week's post was made before I had my hot little hands on gel-a-tins. This card features four of the five Sorbet colors - Aquamarine, Shocking Pink, Kiwi, and Blue Raspberry. This is a simple card, as you can see...another timesaver for those on the go! I first layered Shocking Pink Sorbet on top of Aquamarine Sorbet. For the top layer, I used two colors - Kiwi and Blue Raspberry. I wrapped the layers with some dollar-store ribbon, with a festive bow. For the top of the card, I cut two Shocking Pink pieces using Cuttlebug's Honeycomb Poppies die set. I topped the card off with a Aquamarine rose (with Kiwi Sorbet leaves). The rose is from the Bella Rose stamp set by Heartfelt Creations.
Unfortunately, the camera doesn't pick up all the great glittered detail on Sorbet Glitter cardstock....but the classic sorbet colors and the fanciful glittered detail make Sorbet Glitter cardstock a must have!
Supplies Used to Complete Rose card
- Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Aquamarine Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Blue Raspberry Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Shocking Pink Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Die - Honeycomb Poppies (Cuttlebug)
- Stamp - Bella Rose (Heartfelt Creations)
- Ribbon
Here is a close-up of the great butterflies - they are all fanciful - full of great detail! Of course, they were just screaming to be embellished with Dew Drops!
Supplies Used to Complete Butterfly card
You will love, love, love Sorbet Glitter Cardstock - be sure to check back to the Robin's Nest Blog every day for excellent ideas using this excellent product, as usual! The posts are full of inspiration. Be sure to also visit gel-a-tins for their grand inspiration using Robin's Nest products! Enjoy! Also enjoy 20% Off all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock being featured this month!
April 3, 2013
Robin's Nest Sorbet Glitter Cardstock Collection
Hi Everyone,
It's the beginning of April already....wow, seems like the year just began! Today I am excited to bring you a card sample using Robin's Nest's Glitter Sorbet Cardstock - available in great "sorbet" colors. With this collection, you will achieve lovely cards for all occasions - but these colors are especially perfect for spring. The sky's the limit! Let this month's ideas take your creativity to brand new heights.
Supplies Used to Complete this card
I used the dress form die from Spellbinders French Frills - one layer in Shocking Pink; another layer in Kiwi. I used a Copic Marker (B34 - Manganese Blue) with a spray gun to stencil the dress form body.
The card is accented with Malibar Clematis in the corner and three layered butterflies - all cut from Sorbet cardstock. The butterflies are layered in Blue Raspberry, Shocking Pink, and Kiwi to make them stand out against the Aquamarine Sorbet Cardstock.
Be sure to visit The Robin's Nest all month for creative inspiration from our great design team using Sorbet Glitter Cardstock! Remember, all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock are being featured this month and are 20% Off.
Next week, The Robin's Nest is sponsoring the Daisy Days Blog Hop - Friday, April 12. There will be lots of blog candy given away - EACH BLOG will give a prize package valued at $15 that will include Tear Dew Drops, Paper, and Embellishments. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate toward purchases at The Robin's Nest online store. So be sure to come back and visit The Chattering Robins Blog on April 12 - and remember to tell all your friends.
It's the beginning of April already....wow, seems like the year just began! Today I am excited to bring you a card sample using Robin's Nest's Glitter Sorbet Cardstock - available in great "sorbet" colors. With this collection, you will achieve lovely cards for all occasions - but these colors are especially perfect for spring. The sky's the limit! Let this month's ideas take your creativity to brand new heights.
Supplies Used to Complete this card
- Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Aquamarine Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Blue Raspberry Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Shocking Pink Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Border Punch - Poinsettia Flourish (Martha Stewart)
- Tear Dew Drops - Gum Drops
- Mini Dew Drops - Hillside
- Die-Emboss-Stencil - French Frills (Spellbinders)
- Stamp - Malibar Clematis (Heartfelt Creations)
- Butterfly Dies - Mini Dimensional Butterflies with Angel Wings (Dimensional Designs)
- Copic Marker - B34 - Manganese Blue
I used the dress form die from Spellbinders French Frills - one layer in Shocking Pink; another layer in Kiwi. I used a Copic Marker (B34 - Manganese Blue) with a spray gun to stencil the dress form body.
The card is accented with Malibar Clematis in the corner and three layered butterflies - all cut from Sorbet cardstock. The butterflies are layered in Blue Raspberry, Shocking Pink, and Kiwi to make them stand out against the Aquamarine Sorbet Cardstock.
Be sure to visit The Robin's Nest all month for creative inspiration from our great design team using Sorbet Glitter Cardstock! Remember, all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock are being featured this month and are 20% Off.
Next week, The Robin's Nest is sponsoring the Daisy Days Blog Hop - Friday, April 12. There will be lots of blog candy given away - EACH BLOG will give a prize package valued at $15 that will include Tear Dew Drops, Paper, and Embellishments. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate toward purchases at The Robin's Nest online store. So be sure to come back and visit The Chattering Robins Blog on April 12 - and remember to tell all your friends.
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